How to install React on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

To install React on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, we will use Vite + React to create a new React app. Follow these steps to get started:

Step 1: Install Node.js

First, you need to install Node.js on your Ubuntu 24.04 LTS system. You can do this by running the following commands in your terminal:


sudo apt update
sudo apt install nodejs
sudo apt install npm


Step 2: Install Vite

Next, we will install Vite, which is a build tool for modern web development. To install Vite, run the following command:


npm install -g create-vite


Step 3: Create a new React app using Vite

Now, we will create a new React app using Vite. Run the following command to create a new React app in your desired directory:


create-vite my-react-app --template react
cd my-react-app
npm install


Step 4: Start the React app

Finally, you can start your React app by running the following command:


npm run dev


This will start a development server, and you can access your React app by opening your browser and navigating to http://localhost:3000.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed React on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and created a new React app using Vite. Happy coding!